Travel on Budget

Langkawi, on the west coast of Malaysia, is an idyllic archipelago of 101 islands sun-bathing in the warmth of the Andaman Sea. It can be an action-packed, high adrenaline destination with jet-skis and zip wires. For nature lovers, it is one of the most bio-diverse environments on the planet. And for those who just wish ….  Read More

This Christmas season, Palm Jumeirah will be transformed into an enchanting world of wonder, with a glittering array of events, celebrations and activities at Nakheel Mall, the Pointe and Golden Mile Galleria until December 25th.

The Galapagos Islands is like no other place on the planet and its exclusive animals are no doubt one of its key defining elements. Located in a remote location about 1,000 km (600 miles) off the coast of Ecuador, the fauna was able to develop virtually unaffected by predators. In fact, the animals are so ….  Read More

The Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler is a short drive by road trip standards, but it is filled with so many sights and stops, it can take days to truly explore. Having lived in Vancouver, we drove this epic road many times in our lives, but it wasn’t until we revisited as ….  Read More

British Airways has revealed it will launch six new European routes from Heathrow for 2020. With destinations in Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro and Turkey, seats are now available to book.

Ever wanted to visit the Pyramids, see the Sphinx or cruise the Nile? Whether you love Egypt’s ancient cities, its bucket-list monuments, its rich history and culture or its beautiful beaches that are perfect for deep-sea diving, you’ll need to know whether you require a visa to travel to this stunning desert land. We caught ….  Read More

Planning a visit to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea and questioning if you should stay at a Tokyo Disney Resort? This blog post shares our experience at the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel, an official Tokyo Disney Resort hotel located beside Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. This was our first Disney Resort experience as a ….  Read More

This guide to Greek food takes you through traditional Greek dishes to eat and order when visiting Greece, and it ends with a dining experience on the beautiful island of Zante. I wrote about the many reasons to visit Zante earlier on The Planet D and believe me, they are many. Food is definitely one ….  Read More

The new venture will be Wizz Air’s first airline established outside of Europe and is likely to compete with the recently announced low-cost offering from flag-carrier Etihad Airways and Air Arabia.